Heavy Rainfall Forecast in Five Tamil Nadu Districts Amid Atmospheric Trough Activity The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has issued a warning for heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds in five districts of Tamil Nadu on Saturday, with moderate showers expected across the state, Puducherry, and Karaikal over the next week. The weather department attributed the forecast to an atmospheric trough extending from East Vidarbha to Tamil Nadu through Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, which is expected to enhance rainfall activity in the region. The RMC specifically highlighted that Nilgiris, Erode, Salem, Dharmapuri, and Krishnagiri districts will face intense showers and gusty winds on Saturday. These areas are under a heavy rain warning, with the potential for significant precipitation. Additionally, moderate rainfall with strong winds is anticipated at isolated locations in the Western Ghats districts, the Cauvery delta region, and parts of north Tamil Nadu. Residents in flood-prone or landslide-risk areas have been advised to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions. The weather department noted that rainfall is likely to persist through the weekend, with heavy rain also forecasted for the hilly regions of Tirunelveli district and in Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Dindigul, Theni, and Kanniyakumari. Favorable atmospheric conditions are expected to sustain precipitation in these areas. In Chennai, the sky will remain generally cloudy, with light to moderate rain possible in some parts of the city. While no major disruptions are anticipated, intermittent showers may offer relief from the current humid conditions. Meteorologists explained that the prevailing weather pattern is part of a broader monsoon system affecting southern India.#tamil_nadu #puducherry #karaikal #regional_meteorological_centre #atmospheric_trough
